Miscellaneous
Restrictive eating is a major pain, especially when it causes you to lose your period. Hypothalamic Amenorrhoea (HA) leads to infertility but also a bunch of other lesser known issues. Anti-diet naturopath Phoebe Jobson and I talk all things HA - a condition close to both our hearts as we each have experienced and recovered from this condition.In this episode:What is HA? Plus some signs, symptoms, and accompanying issues (short and long term)All about the food piece – how much, how often, and whether calorie counting to ensure minimum intakes helps or hinders (hint: it depends!)Why potatoes are not the devil (and carbs may actually be your secret weapon)Guidelines on exercise in HA recoveryWhy rest rocksThe importance of seeing a psychologist / psychotherapist / counsellor as part of your team Tips on dealing with diet mentality and diet culture Busting some common HA mythsPartial vs full recoveryThe problem with skipping the nutritional rehabilitation part of healing from HA and jumping straight to herbs, fertility medications and/or injectablesBody appreciationLinks:Phoebe's Website, Instagram & FacebookSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/nondietyogi)